How do they match: Library Assistants, Clerical

  • Process new materials including books, audio-visual materials, and computer software.
  • Acquire books, pamphlets, periodicals, audio-visual materials, and other library supplies by checking prices, figuring costs, and preparing appropriate order forms and facilitating the ordering process by providing such information to others.
  • Instruct patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems.
  • Lend, reserve, and collect books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials at circulation desks and process materials for inter-library loans.
  • Maintain records of items received, stored, issued, and returned and file catalog cards according to system used.
  • Perform clerical activities, such as answering phones, sorting mail, filing, typing, word processing, and photocopying and mailing out material.

  • Process library materials.
  • Attach identification information to products, items or containers.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Sort materials or products.